THE MOON in The RIDER WAITE Deck of Tarot Cards

Quick Keywords

Misunderstandings, deceit, lack of communication, importance of dreams, self-delusion and seeing things through rose-tinted glasses.

Symbols

There are two faces showing on the Moon, so it is an indication that there are at least two sides to the matter. There is a lot of blue (water) symbolising emotions and matters of the heart and the secret, inner self.

The Moon is often associated with the Water sign Cancer, which is the sign of motherhood. The Moon is the symbol for women and is a strong force in the female monthly cycle.

For men and women it is about your feminine side, needs, emotions and instinctive reactions

Meaning

This card symbolises Intuition, psychic matters and dreams, possible deceit and misunderstandings, maybe a need to clarify matters, especially in communication.

It can also be a card of self-delusion, unrealistic expectations and a tendency to see things through rose-tinted spectacles.

It may be that you have lost your way and are wandering rather aimlessly. The Moon also brings the promise of the unknown and this can be a frightening thought.

The night-time is a time of darkness and a time when our fears and anxieties come out to haunt us. It can also be a time to see things in a totally different light, as things look very different by night than they do by day.

This card may also be to do with imagination and creativity. It can also be inspiring and enchanting and hold the promise that everything your heart desires can be yours.